Ferro Electronic Material Systems has introduced a new nano silver powder that offers cost-efficient performance and high-volume availability to help broaden commercialization of several advanced technologies.

Nano Silver 7000-95 is an enabling material for fine-line flexible circuits, which allow product designers more versatility and greater freedom to incorporate electronics into broader applications than previously possible with rigid silicon structures.  The mass-produced printed technology puts circuits on paper and polymers, and has lower processing costs than semiconductor technology.  This can help drive widespread commercialization of radio frequency identification (RFID) for inventory control throughout the retail industry and can foster adoption of electronic paper for e-books, thin-film batteries, flexible displays, and organic light-emitting diodes.  The silver powder also has applications in conductive surface mount adhesives and inks for connecting lines for denser circuits on cards and boards in smaller, faster electronic devices.

The unique properties of Nano Silver 7000-95 offer advantages in non-electronic applications as well.  Silver kills odor-causing bacteria and neutralizes ammonia.  Nano Silver 7000-95 increases these activities, making it ideal for emerging applications such as antimicrobial coated textiles for performance apparel, infection-resistant medical devices, and glazes for sanitary ware that permanently inhibit odors and stains without chemical cleaners.

Ferro’s nano silver powder can help broaden commercialization of RFID retail inventory technology, smart cards, and antimicrobial coated textiles for performance apparel.

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